This week’s message stepped away from our series for a minute to hear a powerful truth about how God sees you. Did you know that God would, and did give up anything for you? Did you know that when he sees you, that he sees you as precious, honored and that he loves you? Listen as Pastor Derrick shares this powerful truth from God’s word. Check the bible reference at Isaiah 43:1-6.
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Maybe you’re like me and find patience is difficult. In the past, I’ve always considered myself a fairly patient person. However, recently I’ve been a little impatient with God and I try to speed up His plan for my life. I’ll tell you now, that plan will never work out the way you want it to. Continue reading
When was the last time you sat still for a few minute? If we’re being honest, sitting still is difficult for many of us who we don’t do it often. Being still is especially difficult for those of us who like to be in control. Sure, it’s easy to say I give God control, but it is so much harder to actually let go and completely trust that God will take care of you. Continue reading
What was significant about Jesus’ baptism? How did Jesus’ baptism show us the importance of baptism in our own lives? Why is baptism such a HUGE deal? Listen as Pastor Derrick shares the special symbols we have in the bible that remind us the importance of baptism for us today.
America is changing. It’s pretty obvious to see that. And what’s just as obvious is the landscape of Christianity is changing as well. We are seeing churches close their doors at rapid rates. Organized denominations are noticing downward trends, some faster than others. There are church leaders from various denominations and church traditions asking – how can we make our ministry last longer? Continue reading
We all face giants in life. Some of them are giants in the form of people who are just larger than life who seem to be better than us at everything. Then there are the giants of our work load from which we just can seem to dig out. Other giants can be our finances or our diet or even our exercise regimen. Whatever the giant, there’s hope for you as you face your giants. Continue reading
What is this thing called Epiphany? And why is it so important? This week we continue moving from cradle to cross with a visit from the Wisemen. So what’s the point of their visit and what does it mean for us? Listen as Pastor Derrick shares the importance of this day in the life of the follower of Christ.
There are three small words that many of us say and many of us long to hear. These three words are some of the most powerful words in our language that when put together can change someone’s perspective on life. As powerful as these words are, in our lives as married couples, we don’t always hear them when they are said. Do you know how your spouse says these three words? Continue reading
On the twelfth day of Christmas
my true love gave to me
twelve drummers drumming.
As we wrap up our Christmas journey, we sit at the feet of those who have gone before us. One of the tenants of the Christian faith is called the Apostles’ Creed. It is a statement of faith that sums up the teachings of Jesus and His closest followers, the ones we call disciples or apostles. On this the twelfth day of Christmas we celebrate what they have passed down to us. Continue reading
On the eleventh day of Christmas
my true love gave to me
eleven pipers piping.
Throughout our journey through the 12 days of Christmas, some have made a lot of sense and others have been a little more of a stretch to connect the gift with the meaning. This is one that makes a lot of sense. Eleven pipers piping. After all, what would you expect a piper to do? Continue reading
